Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Twice a week I work out with free weights - doing a combination of circuits for about 30 minutes. Whenever I do this when the kids are around, they always beg to try using weights too, but I never let them, for fear that someone will drop a 10 pound free weight on a foot and get hurt. Recently, though, we got the opportunity to review WOD fitness equipment for toddlers and children, and my boys finally got to try out some weights.

When I opened the four boxes of items we received from WOD, it was like a mini gym right in our living room. I could practically smell the testosterone. Pretty sure this is how things will be all the time in about 12 years.

The barbell weighs 2.2 pounds. So you don't have to worry about your child straining something in lifting it. The boys also loved stepping up on the Plyo box and jumping off.

The Plyo box has a weight limit of 60 pounds, but it's very sturdy. My kids are so skinny they will be able to use it for years.

The kettle bell was a fun addition to their workout routine. I was just a little jealous. After all, I don't even have a kettle bell! Now I think I need to get one so I can be like my boys!

By far, the biggest hit was the medicine ball. At just 1 pound, you don't have to worry about them throwing it at the wall - or each other. Cort and I played with the medicine ball all afternoon - he was particularly taken with it. We rolled it back and forth, and worked on his catching skills. Pierce worked on his catching skills too - he's not the most coordinated when it comes to this sort of thing.

Cort demos practicing on the Plyo box. Excellent for kids still working on their up and down steps skills.

Reid did a routine he made up himself, where he hooked the kettle bell over his feet and then pulled it in towards his belly. A sort of kettle bell crunch.

Happy boys, finishing up their extended workout.

We loved these products! They were durable, fun, and physical. I want to add that these would be an excellent addition for the child that has sensory issues or gross motor imbalances. They are a fun way for the child to work on weak areas and strengthen them. These items were just released, but I wouldn't be surprised at all to see occupational therapists using them in the future with young children.

WOD also has soft versions of these items for babies! Yup, your infant can even get in a workout safely! You can find WOD on Facebook and Twitter too. Also, if you would like to order some of their products, enter the code twobears2012 for a discount coupon!

Disclaimer: I received four products from WOD for review. The opinions stated above are my own.